Top 10 Best Korean School Violence Movies As of 2023

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Everyone is there

Everyone is there

Summary of the movie Everyone is There

The movie Everyone is There tells the story of Eun-ji, a young girl living in a small town. She always felt lonely and lost, until she met a new group of friends.

Eun-ji's group of friends includes:

Ji-hoon, a shy and quiet guy.
Hye-jin, a beautiful and famous girl.
Soo-jin, a strong and personable girl.
Dong-woo, a funny and cheerful guy.
Together, they experienced many happy and memorable memories. They helped each other overcome difficulties in life and became close friends.

However, their happiness did not last long. One day, Ji-hoon suddenly passed away.

Eun-ji and her friends were very sad. They can't believe that Ji-hoon is gone forever.

They decide to find out about Ji-hoon's death. They soon discover that Ji-hoon has been murdered.

Eun-ji and her friends begin to investigate Ji-hoon's death. They had to face many difficulties and dangers.

Finally, they found the culprit who killed Ji-hoon. They made that person pay for his crime.

Brief basic information of the movie Everyone is There

Movie name: Everyone is there (Everyone is there)
Genre: Psychological film, school
Director: Kim Tae-woo
Screenwriter: Park Ji-yeon
Main actors: Park Ji-hyun, Jung In-sun, Lee Joo-young, Kim Min-kyu
Number of episodes: 16 episodes
Broadcast date: July 12 - August 23, 2023
Broadcast platform: Netflix

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Who are you

Who are you

Summary of the movie Who are you

The movie Who are you tells the story of Cha Shi-ahn, a young policewoman with the ability to see ghosts. She was assigned to the Seoul police department to investigate a serial murder case.

During the investigation, Shi-ahn meets Kim Dan, a ghost searching for the truth about his death. Dan is a mysterious man with the ability to control time.

Together, Shi-ahn and Dan teamed up to find the serial killer. They had to face many difficulties and dangers, but in the end, they found the truth.

Brief basic information of the movie Who are you

Movie name: Who are you? (Who are you?)
Genre: Psychological, investigation, supernatural film
Director: Kim Cheol-gyu
Screenwriter: Han Ji-wan
Main actors: Kim So-hyun, Lee Won-geun, Ahn Hyo-seop
Number of episodes: 16 episodes
Broadcast date: October 20 - November 24, 2013
Broadcast platform: tvN

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My ID is Gangnam Beauty

My ID is Gangnam Beauty

Summary of the movie My ID is Gangnam Beauty

The movie My ID is Gangnam Beauty tells the story of Kang Mi-rae, a young girl born with an ugly appearance. She went through years of being bullied and teased because of her appearance.

To escape social stigma, Mi-rae decided to have cosmetic surgery. She has become a beauty with a perfect face.

Mi-rae starts a new life at university, but she is still afraid of others finding out her secret. She lives alone and just tries to blend in with everyone.

At university, Mi-rae meets Do Kyung-seok, a handsome and kind man. Kyung-seok does not care about Mi-rae's appearance and always treats her sincerely.

Gradually, Mi-rae begins to open up to Kyung-seok. She also realized that she did not need to change her appearance to be loved by everyone.

Brief basic information of the movie My ID is Gangnam Beauty

Movie name: My ID is Gangnam Beauty (My name is Gangnam Beauty)
Genre: Love movie, romance, school
Director: Choi Sung-bum
Screenwriter: Choi Soo-young
Main cast: Im Soo-hyang, Cha Eun-woo, Jo Woo-ri, Kwon Soo-hyun
Number of episodes: 16 episodes
Broadcast date: July 27 - September 17, 2018
Broadcast platform: JTBC

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Angry Mom

Angry Mom

Angry Mom tells the story of Jo Kang-ja, a strong and determined single mother. She works hard to raise her daughter, Jo Eun-byul, a smart and beautiful high school student.

One day, Eun-byul was brutally bullied at school. Kang-ja decides to take matters into her own hands. She begins to investigate Eun-byul's bullies and finds out the truth about the incident.

Kang-ja also faces many difficulties in her personal life. She is threatened by her ex-husband and struggles to find a balance between work and family.

In the end, Kang-ja found a way to solve Eun-byul's problem. She has also found happiness and peace in her life.

Brief basic information of the movie When Mother Strikes

Movie name: Angry Mom (Angry Mom)
Genre: Psychological, family, school film
Director: Lee Kwang-young
Screenwriter: Kim Soo-jin
Main actors: Kim Hee-sun, Lee Yo-won, Kim Kwon, Lee Tae-hwan
Number of episodes: 16 episodes
Broadcast date: March 18 - April 27, 2015
Broadcast platform: KBS2

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Penthouse

Penthouse

Summary of the movie Penthouse

The movie Penthouse tells the story of rich and powerful women living in a luxury apartment complex in Seoul. They all have their own ambitions and secrets, and they are willing to do anything to achieve their goals.

Penthouse is divided into two parts: Part 1 - Uptown War (2020 - 2021) and Part 2 - Uptown War: The Next War (2021 - 2022).

Part 1

The story begins with Shim Su-ryeon, a successful businesswoman and mother of Bae Ro-na, a talented girl who is not recognized by others in the building. Su-ryeon is married to Joo Dan-tae, a rich and powerful businessman.

At the Penthouse building, Su-ryeon faces other women who are also ambitious and powerful. They are Oh Yoon-hee, a famous actress but looked down upon by others; Cheon Seo-jin, a talented soprano with a mysterious past; and Kang Ma-ri, a rich housewife who is always looked down upon by her husband.

These women all have their own secrets that they try to hide. They are willing to do anything to protect their secrets, even if it means killing someone.

Part 2

Part 2 continues the story of part 1, with the appearance of a new character, Logan Lee, a mysterious man with a feud with Joo Dan-tae. Logan Lee has returned to Korea to take revenge on Dan-tae and those who harmed him.

The battle between the women in the Penthouse building becomes increasingly fierce and brutal. They are willing to do anything to win, even if it means sacrificing their own lives.

Brief basic information of the movie Penthouse

Movie name: Penthouse (Upscale apartment)
Genre: Psychological, family, drama
Director: Joo Dong-min
Screenwriter: Kim Soon-ok
Main cast: Lee Ji-ah, Kim So-yeon, Eugene, Uhm Ki-joon, Park Eun-seok, Kim Young-dae
Number of episodes: 120 episodes
Broadcast date: October 26, 2020 - January 10, 2022
Broadcast platform: SBS

School violence is a painful problem in today's society, not only in Korea but also around the world. School violence movies have contributed to reflecting this situation in a realistic and haunting way. They are also a warning to parents and schools about this problem. Hopefully, through these films, we will have a deeper look at school violence and join hands to fight this problem.